Physician | Surgical Oncologist (Hepatobiliary/UGI) Opportunity | City of Hope Chicago (Zion, IL) - Full-time

Physician | Surgical Oncologist (Hepatobiliary/UGI) Opportunity | City of Hope Chicago (Zion, IL) - (10035788)

Description

City of Hope Chicago (Zion, IL), a leading network of cancer hospitals and outpatient centers, is seeking an outstanding Board-Certified Surgical Oncologist to join our esteemed team. We offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming healthcare by integrating cutting-edge research and compassionate care.

Position Highlights

The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced Hepatobiliary/UGI Surgical Oncologist to meet the needs of our growing program in Zion, Illinois. The qualified candidate can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally recognized multidisciplinary team of top-level surgical and non-surgical specialists.
* Step into a unique opportunity to shape and expand the Hepatobiliary/UGI service line, with strong clinical support and the resources to develop a thriving practice.
* Ability to establish an expanding referral base in the growing region. Opportunity to create and grow your practice through outreach while having the support of a top 10 cancer organization in the US.
* Practice at a 73-bed cancer hospital equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms and cutting-edge da Vinci® robotic surgery technology.
* Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with an established multidisciplinary team of physicians, APP's, and nurses.
* The preferred candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in robotic pancreatic, gastric, and liver surgery. Experience performing robotic Whipple procedures is of particular interest.
* City of Hope faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
* EPIC EMR

Zion, IL:**

• 60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living
• Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
• Great school systems make this area an excellent place to raise a family

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• M.D./D.O.
• Board-Certified or Eligible: Surgery & Surgical Oncology
• Must have or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the state of Illinois.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include clinical network sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market. 

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient-centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."